Ticket Giveaway Time: The Avett Brothers!

We could hardly think of a better way to spend a fall evening than with The Avett Brothers, at Chicago’s Northerly Island. So that’s where we’re headed, on Friday September 28. And you too, if you’re chosen as the lucky winner of two free tickets to see them! To enter to win, visit our partners at Windy City Weekly (http://windycityweekly.com) and subscribe to receive the weekly... [Read more]

Adam Yauch: 1964-2012

Adam Yauch and the Beastie Boys changed my life and how I listen to music, forever. I’ve forged entire friendships around the Beastie Boys. When I think of MCA this is how I see him, and how I’ll remember him. One. Cool. Cat. RIP. Share on Facebook swfobject.embedSWF("http://www.youtube.com/v/JhqyZeUlE8U&rel=0&fs=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=0", "vvq-1895-youtube-1", "425",... [Read more]

Enjoy This: Half Coyote

One of the real advantages to the Chicago music scene is that you never know what you’ll get, and there’s always something new and interesting right around the corner. Enter Half Coyote. We can’t tell you too much about this Illinois-based band, mostly because their email address doesn’t seem to work, and they are not in a hurry to write about themselves anywhere. So, we’ll... [Read more]

House of Blows

Tuesday night, we strolled into House of Blues–one of my favorite music venues in Chicago. The incense-laden air. The crazy shit on the walls. The soaring balconies. The intimate space. And, of course, the acoustics. We got there a little early to enjoy it all, and to get a good spot. As I handed over my ticket, I grumbled about the “convenience” charge. Nine dollars–50 cents... [Read more]

Go See Tin Tin Can at Empty Bottle

A quick note before the weekend. Local Chicago band Tin Tin Can is having a record release party for their new album, Strange Vibrations, on Monday, April 2 at Empty Bottle. It’s free, and by the sounds of the album it’s going to be a lot of fun. And really, Empty Bottle is pretty much always fun. Below you can listen to “Year of the Rat” from Strange Vibrations. Share on Facebook Read More →

Check out Chicago’s Mandy & the Bandits

It’s that time of the year–barbecues, beers, and a game of bags. And if you’re looking for a soundtrack to your splendid afternoon, check out Mandy & the Bandits. This Chicago group is coming off their first tour of select Southern and Midwestern states, spreading the sounds from their latest release, When Darkness Glows. You’ll find some bluegrass and country, spots of... [Read more]

L’anarchiste: New Sounds From … Utah

Quick–name your favorite band from Utah. That’s a not-so-original way of saying that The Beehive State isn’t exactly like Seattle, or LA when it comes to producing well-known musicians. Not yet. L’anarchiste is looking to change that, and quickly. The name translates to “the anarchist” — not because this band is a collection of wing nuts with a shed stocked... [Read more]

A Great Find: not an Airplane

This is one of our favorite finds of this early 2012. Nick Shattell wanted to do things his way. He didn’t want to shape his vision to someone else’s whims. He didn’t want to focus on booking as many shows as possible, and he didn’t want to pander to record labels. He wanted to focus on his own songwriting. So, in 2006, he created not an Airplane. After a few spells of couch... [Read more]

Debut EP Review: Ketchum Kerhart

Diana Larianov and Kaitlyn Kerhart came together when the former was cleaning the office fridge, so the story goes. The latter decided to help. During said cleaning, a bond was formed — and so was Ketchum Kerhart. It’s these chance meetings that usually lead to something enigmatic and enduring. Kaitlyn’s background in classical piano and blues guitar ran alongside a lifelong passion... [Read more]

Million Dollar Quartet Ticket Giveaway!

We’re giving away a pair of tickets* to see the smash-hit musical Million Dollar Quartet at Chicago’s Apollo Theater! To enter to win your free pair of tickets, visit our partners at Windy City Weekly and subscribe to receive the weekly e-newsletter. One night — December 4, 1956 — four legends in the making came together and made history. Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee... [Read more]

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